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On 11 March trade unions in Finland began a wave of strike action which has closed all cargo handling in Finnish ports and halted freight traffic on railways. The strike is currently intended to continue for two weeks. The strikes are in protest at the most serious attack on workers' rights and

ITF tells world’s largest shipping company AGM to protect workers and their jobs, create decent work for future Trade unions must be consulted in the process of shipping company Maersk’s expansion into shoreside logistics, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) will tell Maersk

As the war in Gaza continues, Global Union Federations are shining a light on the crisis workers face across all economic sectors. Through a series of shared essays and articles on our websites, we aim to expose the conflict's devastating impact on livelihoods, safety and well-being for working

After two years of negotiations, the EU has finally adopted the Platform Work Directive. The Council approved the provisional agreement on March 11, aiming to improve working conditions and clarify employment status for platform workers. The regulation of this growing market was almost stopped by

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says not enough has been done to guarantee the safety of seafarers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, and the loss of life following the Houthi attack on M/V True Confidence is a tragedy because of that. The ITF are calling on governments to

As we mark International Women’s Day, the ITF welcomes news that the Philippines has become the 38th country - and the first Asian country - to ratify the International Labour Organization’s convention C190 which provides a framework for workplaces to be free from violence and harassment. Transport

The ITF Latin America Region renews its commitment on International Women's Day to achieve the effective participation of women in having the same opportunities, voice and space in the workforce. The ITF region, which has offices in Rio de Janeiro and Panama, continues to promote the rights of women

  Statistics indicate that 76% of women workers in Colombia have been victims of violence or harassment in the workplace. Legislation is now set to be introduced that will mean any type of violence against women can be punished by law.  The proposed legislation will ratify Convention 190 of the

Rooted in the labour movement, ITF is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day with a call for more women to join and get involved in their trade unions. One of the first instances of it being marked was in 1909 when women textile workers in New York marched demanding shorter hours, higher pay

The ITF Women’s Advocate Programme offers training to affiliate unions in Latin America in response to violence against women in the workplace and at home. It offers support to survivors of violence and works to change the conditions that canlead to violence and inequality against women. This